Ordeal by Ice

This short documentary is part of the Canada Carries On series. The secret winter manoeuvres of the British Army's Lovat Scouts took place in the Canadian Rockies during the winters of 1944 and 1945. In combined operations with the Canadian Army, these elite mountain commandos tested themselves and their equipment in temperatures of -50°F.

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Release Date

January 1, 1945

Status

Released

Original Title

Ordeal by Ice

Runtime

11min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English

Production Companies

ONF | NFB